Encore ENHWI-2AN3 Owner's manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................3
2 KEY FEATURES..........................................................................................................................4
3 PACKAGE CONTENTS..............................................................................................................5
4 PRODUCT LAYOUT...................................................................................................................5
5 NETWORK + SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................7
6 ENHWI-2AN3 PLACEMENT.....................................................................................................7
7 SETUP LAN, WAN.......................................................................................................................8
8 PC NETWORK ADAPTER SETUP (WINDOWS XP)..............................................................9
9 BRING UP ENHWI-2AN3.........................................................................................................11
10 SMART WIZARD ......................................................................................................................11
11 INITIAL SETUP ENHWI-2AN3...............................................................................................26
12 AP ROUTER MODE..................................................................................................................28
13 REPEATER MODE..................................................................................................................92
APPENDIX A – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT................................................................106
APPENDIX B – IC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT...................................................................107
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I - Introduction
Thank You for your purchase of Encore’s ENHWI-2AN3 802.11n Wireless
Router. ENHWI-2AN3 is backward compatible with wireless devices running
802.11g and 802.11b technologies. ENHWI-2AN3 is not only a Wireless Access
Point, but also a wireless Repeater use to extend your wireless coverage farther
in established Local Area Networks. The 4-port 10/100 Mbps full-duplex Switch
connects your wired Ethernet devices together to join the LAN.
At 300 Mbps wireless transmission rate, the Access Point built into the router
uses advanced MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-Output) technology to transmit multiple
streams of data into a single wireless channel providing a seamless access to
multimedia contents. Its robust RF signal travels farther, eliminates dead spots
and extends network range. For data protection, wireless security and privacy,
the ENHWI-2AN3 encodes all wireless transmissions with WEP, WPA, and
WPA2 data encryptions.
With the built-in DHCP Server & a powerful SPI firewall, the ENHWI-2AN3
protects your computers against intruders and known Internet attacks, and still
provides safe and secured VPN pass-through with data rate at incredible speed
and QoS function. The ENHWI-2AN3 is ideal for media-centric applications such
as streaming video, internet gaming, and VoIP telephony to run multiple media-
intense data streams through the network at the same time, with no degradation
in performance.
With multiple SSID you can setup up to 4 wireless networks with up to 254 total
connections, setup one SSID for your family, another for Guests, for neighbors or
possibly one for kids, each SSID can have own connection policies. Plus, with
QoS Feature you can control any device to have more or less bandwidth control
over another computer, this is a good feature for users who use a lot of WiFi
Multimedia, audio or video streaming, etc, or just plain wireless computing.
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II - Key Features
Features Advantages
Incredible Data Rate up to
300 Mbps**
Easily handled heavy data loads such as
Wi-Fi Multimedia, MPEG audio / video
streaming,
Multiple SSID
Up to 4 SSID that can be used to group
your family or visitors wireless
connection in one router to up to 4
different SSID, each can have own
connection policies, security and
password
IEEE 802.11b/g/n Compliant
Fully Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b/g/n
compliant devices with legacy protection
Four 10/100 Mbps Fast Switch
RJ-45 Ports (with Auto-
Crossover)
Scalability. Extend your network
computers.
Firewall supports, DMZ, MAC
Filter, IP Filter, URL Filter,
ICMP Blocking, SPI, Port
Mapping, Port Forwarding, Port
Trigger
Use to prevent attacks from hackers or
viruses from the internet, Parental Control
and Internet Keyword Control
Support 802.1x Authenticator,
802.11i (WPA/WPA2, AES),
VPN pass-through
Provide mutual authentication (Client and
dynamic encryption keys to enhance
wireless security)
WDS (Wireless Distribution
System)
Make Wireless AP and Bridge mode
simultaneously as a wireless repeater
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** Theoretical wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard of 802.11a, b, g, n chipset used. Actual
throughput may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual throughput rate.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
III - Package Contents
Check and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do not
discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped back in
its original packaging.
1. ENHWI-2AN3 Wireless 802.11n Router
2. 100V~240V Power Adapter (Use only the supplied power adapter)
3. Two pieces 2 dBi 2.4 GHz SMA Upgradeable Antenna
4. Quick Installation Guide leaflet
5. CD-ROM (Smart Install Setup Wizard and User’s Manual)
6. Patch cable – Ethernet CAT5e RJ-45 Connector
IV - Product Layout
Front Panel View
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LED Lights Description
POWER
Lights up in Red when powered ON.
Blinks on TEST/RESET
WLAN
Lights up in Green when Wireless LAN is
enabled. Blinks on traffic
1 to 4
Blinks in Green on data traffic
WAN
Lights up in Green when WAN port is use
Rear View
Item Description
Reset
Press and release this button to reboot the
device. Press and hold this button for 10
seconds to load the factory default settings
of the system.
WPS™
Press this button to start WPS™ function.
Power connector, connects to a DC 12V
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DC 12V 1A Power Adapter (Supplied)
LAN1 ~ LAN4
Ports 1 to 4 Local Area Network
(LAN)10/100 Mbps RJ-45 ports
WAN
Wide Area Network (WAN) port or
Internet Port. Connects to xDSL or Cable
Modem
V - Network + System Requirements
To begin using the ENHWI-2AN3, make sure you meet the following as minimum
requirements:
h PC / Notebook Computer
h Operating System – Microsoft™
Windows
®
98SE/ME/XP/2000/
Windows Vista™ / Windows
®
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h 1 Free RJ-45 Network Interface Card port
h Wi-Fi adapter card – optional.
h External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet WAN port
(RJ-45).
h A Web Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera etc.)
h Few Ethernet compatible CAT5 or better cables.
VI - ENHWI-2AN3 - Where to place
You can place ENHWI-2AN3 on a desk or other flat surface, or you can mount it
on a wall. For optimal performance, place your ENHWI-2AN3 Wireless Router in
the center of your office (or your home) in a location that is away from any
potential source of interference, such as a metal wall or microwave oven. This
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location must be close to a power connection and your ADSL/Cable modem. If
the antennas are not positioned correctly, performance loss can occur.
VII - Setup LAN, WAN
LAN connection:
Connect Ethernet cable between your PC/Notebook LAN port
& one of the 4 available LAN ports on ENHWI-2AN3.
WAN connection:
Connect Ethernet cable between WAN port of your
ADSL/CABLE modem & WAN port of ENHWI-2AN3. Make
sure your ADSL/CABLE modem is already setup and working
well. Contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) if you have
any questions.
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VIII - PC Network Adapter Setup
Windows XP
Assuming your PC or Laptop is equipped with a Network Interface Card. Click
on START Æ select “Control panelÆ From the Control Panel Window
select “Network Connections
Right-click (Use the right button of your mouse) the “Local Area
Connection” icon then select and click “Properties
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Click to Highlight the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” then click “Properties
button
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Select the “General” tab.
ENHWI-2AN3 supports DHCP Server, select both “Obtain an IP address
automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically
IX - Power up the ENHWI-2AN3
Connect the supplied power-adapter to the power port and then plug it to a wall
power outlet. The ENHWI-2AN3 automatically enters and run the self-test phase
in just a few seconds. The Power LED will light a steady red light indicating that
the ENHWI-2AN3 is ready for operation.
X - Smart Wizard
Before you start the ENHWI-2AN3 router’s Smart Wizard, check the followings:
Internet connection should be running & ready to use (ADSL or cable modem).
xDSL Modem or Cable Modem must have an RJ-45 LAN port
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Microsoft Windows compatible PC/Notebook with UPnP enabled Network
Interface Card adapter. (This can be found in your network cards advanced
properties within MS Windows) Optional, this is if you prefer to use the UPnP
feature.
CAT 5 or better network Ethernet cable(s), RJ-45 connector** for
PC/Notebook connections. (** RJ-45 looks like a telephone cable connector
but bigger)
Step 1: Connect the ENHWI-2AN3 “WAN Port” & your Cable or DSL Modem’s
LAN port using the provided Ethernet / RJ-45 patch cable.
Step 2: Connect any of the four available LAN ports to your PC or Notebooks RJ-45
network interface card port using an Ethernet network cable (not provided).
Step 3: Power-on the ENHWI-2AN3 unit. The red power LED in the front the panel
should light up & stay on to indicate that the router is ready.
Step 4: Bring up the Smart Wizard. The “Smart Wizard” is a user friendly step-by-
step instruction to initially help you in setting up your router connecting your
computer(s) to the internet and to help you install administrators user ID and
password, setup the wireless security to protect your router and your LAN computers
from hackers and other type of intrusions. Insert the ENHWI-2AN3 Setup Disc CD
into your CDROM drive. An Encore logo will popup in a few seconds then will
disappear then immediately followed by the menu screen. Click on the “Setup
Wizard” icon to start the “SMART WIZARD”. (Refer to the graphical instruction
below this section)
If in case after you have inserted the CD onto your CDROM drive and nothing
happens or there is no Welcome screen came up, open your computers Windows
Explorer or browse the CD contents, go to the root directory and look for the file
Setup.exe, double click it to start the Smart Wizard.
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A welcome screen will pop up a few seconds and then will disappear, followed by the
menu screen below.
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Click Setup Wizard to run user friendly step-by-step basic setup settings
Click User Manual to open the user manual (you are stepping into it right now).
Click Adobe Reader to install Adobe Acrobat reader on your PC/Notebook (NOTE:
When clicked Adobe Reader will start installing. Click Cancel to stop).
Click EXIT when finish or anytime you want to abort.
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ENHWI-2AN3 Setup Wizard
Click
to proceed to the next step. Click <Exit> to abort.
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Make sure your DSL/CABLE modem is setup and working prior to this Smart
Wizard. If not, call your Internet Service Provider and have them check and help you
in setting up your DSL/Cable modem.
Click
to proceed.
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Check the Cable or DSL Modem and the ENHWI-2AN3 connection.
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Check power connection for modem as well as ENHWI-2AN3.
Make sure the antenna is connected to rear panel of ENHWI-2AN3.
Click <Next> to proceed.
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Notice the LED will light up on this stage. If not, check back the procedures.
Click
to configure WAN & Wireless settings.
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